Isolation and Authentication of Mesenchymal Stem Cell-like Progenitor Cells From the Degenerated Intervertebral Disc of Lumbar Spine

October 18, 2010 updated by: Taipei Medical University WanFang Hospital
The study is designed for evaluating the presence of mesenchymal stem cells of vertebral disc. Isolation and authentication of these cells may be applied for the vertebral disc regeneration and the research tissue engineering.

Study Overview

Status

Unknown

Detailed Description

We will collect the degenerative disc from adults and isolate the mesenchymal stem cell-like precursors cells. The function of osteogenic, chondrogenic, and lipogenic differentiation will be authenticated. The results will offer the information for cell source of tissue engineering in the future.

Study Type

Observational

Enrollment (Anticipated)

20

Contacts and Locations

This section provides the contact details for those conducting the study, and information on where this study is being conducted.

Study Locations

      • Taipei, Taiwan
        • Taipei Medical University - WanFang Hospital

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

20 years and older (Adult, Older Adult)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Genders Eligible for Study

All

Sampling Method

Probability Sample

Study Population

The patients received the surgery of discectomy for the degenerative disc.

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • The adults with disc degeneration(age >= 20 years old) A. Herniated intervertebral disc. B. Spondylolisthesis. C. Spondylolysis. D. Other causes of disc degeneration.

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Age < 20 years old.
  • Pregnancy.
  • Spinal tumors.
  • Spinal infections.

Study Plan

This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.

How is the study designed?

Design Details

Collaborators and Investigators

This is where you will find people and organizations involved with this study.

Investigators

  • Principal Investigator: Hsieh-Hsing Lee, Taipei Medical University Shuang Ho Hospital

Study record dates

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Study Major Dates

Study Start

September 1, 2010

Primary Completion (Anticipated)

October 1, 2011

Study Completion (Anticipated)

December 1, 2011

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

October 1, 2010

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

October 1, 2010

First Posted (Estimate)

October 4, 2010

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Estimate)

October 19, 2010

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

October 18, 2010

Last Verified

October 1, 2010

More Information

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